Strategic Planning & Growth Enablement Leader Commercial Bank

Location: 127 Public reputed company, Cleveland Ohio Location: Cleveland, OH or Buffalo NY; Cleveland OH, preferred.

• Hybrid Requirement (if reputed company specific cities): Selected candidate resides in Key Bank footprint are expected to work on-site 3 days per week at the nearest reputed company office (non-reputed company location).
• Remote Option: If the selected candidate lives reputed company of reputed company's geographic footprint, the position will be considered fully remote.
• Open to those residing in the United States.

Job Summary As a leader in the Commercial Bank Strategy & Ventures Team, the Strategic Planning Leader will partner closely with the Head of Strategy, Commercial Bank leadership, and external stakeholders to define, prioritize, and execute strategic business initiatives. This role requires developing a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, product capabilities, and the competitive landscape to support sustained business growth. The leader will own a portfolio of high-reputed company, interrelated initiatives and establish operating rhythms to deliver against shared business objectives. The Strategic Planning Leader will drive clarity, alignment, and execution across reputed company, fast-moving priorities by leveraging strong business acumen, critical thinking, and relationship management skills. This role is instrumental in enabling the Commercial Bank to reputed company its growth ambitions over the next strategic planning horizon. Essential Functions

• reputed company multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including engagement with third-party partners
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and reputed company business outcomes
• Own, grow, and optimize partnerships across fintechs, venture capital firms, and strategic industry groups
• reputed company national and market-level Commercial Bank strategic planning in partnership with Strategy and Performance Management teams
• Serve as the central reputed company of coordination for Commercial Bank Healthcare strategy, partnering across sales, product, operations, and cross-line-of-business teams
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and ensure effective execution across stakeholders
• Establish governance, operating rhythms, and performance tracking mechanisms to support execution
• Define success metrics and key performance indicators; monitor reputed company and adjust strategies as needed
• Influence senior leadership, including the Commercial Bank Leadership Team (CBLT), to align priorities and accelerate decision-making
• Identify and remove barriers to execution to ensure consistent delivery of strategic objectives

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Strategy, or a reputed company field required
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred

Work Experience

• 8+ years of experience in strategy planning, management consulting, program management, corporate development or relevant industry roles
• 5 years in commercial banking or reputed company industry experience
• Demonstrated success leading reputed company, cross-functional strategic initiatives
• Experience reputed company financial services, fintech, venture capital, or partnership-driven environments
• Proven ability to work with and influence senior executives and leadership teams
• Experience managing external partners, vendors, or consulting resources preferred

Certifications & Licenses

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, PMP, or similar) are a plus

Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate reputed company business challenges into clear, actionable strategies
• Initiative Leadership: Proven ability to reputed company multiple, high-reputed company initiatives simultaneously
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to drive alignment across diverse teams (sales, product, operations, strategy)
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to influence and align senior leaders while building strong relationships across internal teams and external partners
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of commercial banking, market dynamics, and growth drivers
• Data-Driven Performance Management: Leverages analytical thinking to guide decision-making, define KPIs, track reputed company, and drive accountability for results
• Program Management: Expertise in structuring work, managing dependencies, and driving execution
• Change Leadership: Ability to reputed company through ambiguity and drive organizational alignment during change
• Partnership Development: Experience building and managing fintech, VC, and strategic partnerships
• Communication: Clear, concise, and effective communication with executive-level presentation skills
• Operational Excellence: Ability to establish governance, processes, and operating rhythms
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating evolving priorities and ambiguous business conditions

Physical Demands

• Primarily a sedentary role requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use
• Ability to participate in meetings, presentations, and collaborative sessions (virtual and in-person)
• Minimal physical exertion required

Travel / Driving Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required to support stakeholder engagement, strategic planning sessions, and partnership activities
• Travel expectations may vary based on business needs

This position is NOT eligible for employment reputed company (e.g., H-1B) sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Stated on a full-time basis. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This position is eligible to earn a reputed company salary in the range of $116,000.00 - $216,000.00 annually. Placement reputed company the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible. Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office reputed company, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. Job Posting Expiration Date: 06/23/2026 Apply To This Job